Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for former U.S.President Donald Trump, departed Moscow early this morning, according to Russian news agencies. His departure follows five hours of discussions in the Kremlin with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Jared Kushner,Trump’s son-in-law.
The meetings, held yesterday, represent a notable instance of direct engagement between individuals close to the former U.S. management and the Russian government amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Witkoff is now scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President volodymyr zelenskyy today, signaling a potential effort to facilitate dialog or convey messages between the two sides.
The Bombardier jet carrying Witkoff left Vnukovo airport in Moscow at approximately 2:02 a.m. local time, Tass reported.While the specific details of the Kremlin talks have not been publicly disclosed, the visit occurs as international efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the war in ukraine continue. the timing of Witkoff’s subsequent meeting with Zelenskyy suggests a possible attempt to bridge communication channels, though the nature and objectives of such an effort remain unclear.
